Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Bolivia - La Paz, Lake Titicaca, and Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni) Itinerary


I have to warn you that this itinerary is very hectic.

But this was also one of the most fulfilling trips we've had..

With only 7 full days to spare and lots to see..
We could not have explored Bolivia any other way..

Sunset at the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Sunset at the Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats)

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Flight - Singapore to Sao Paulo - Singapore Airlines
Flight - Sao Paulo to La Paz - Boliviana de AviaciĆ³n

Day 1 - La Paz

Land Transfer - Airport to Hotel - Taxi

Accommodation - Rendezvous Hotel - 1 Night

Public Transportation - Mi Teleferico Cable Car System in La Paz, Bolivia
Mi Teleferico Cable Car System (Public Transportation), La Paz

Day 2 - La Paz to Lake Titicaca - Isla del Sol

Tour - 2 Days / 1 Night - Late Bolivia Tours
Land Transfer - La Paz to Copacabana - 4 Hours
Boat Transfers - Copacabana to Isla del Sol to Copacabana 
Land Transfer - Copacabana to Puno, Peru - 2 Hours
Accommodation - Casona Plaza Hotel c/o Tour (Puno, Peru) - 1 Night

We engaged a travel agency for our Lake Titicaca tours just because it was our first time in South America, and we did not know what to expect yet. But do it on your own if you can because we realised it would have been really easy, and so much cheaper!

Baby Alpaca, Isla del Sol, Lago Titicaca, Bolivia
Baby Llama, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca

Tour - 2 Days / 1 Night - Late Bolivia Tours
Boat Transfers - Puno to Uros Islands to Puno
Land Transfer - Puno to La Paz - 5 Hours

Accommodation - Rendezvous Hotel - 1 Night

Totora Reed Boats, Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca, Peru
Totora Boat, Floating Islands of Uros, Lake Titicaca

Day 4 - La Paz to Uyuni Salt Flats

Land Transfer - Overnight Bus from La Paz to Uyuni - 8 hours - 9pm to 5am - Todo Turismo

No Accommodation - Slept in the Bus - 1 Night

The Witches' Market in La Paz, Bolivia
Witches' Market, La Paz


Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Red Planet Expedition
Accommodation - Salt Hotel c/o Tour - 1 Night

Red Planet at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni


Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Red Planet Expedition
Accommodation - Economic Hotel c/o Tour - 1 Night

Pink and White Flamingos at Laguna Hedionda, Uyuni Tour, Bolivia
Pink Flamingos, Laguna Hedionda, Uyuni

Day 7 - Uyuni Salt Flats to La Paz

Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Red Planet Expedition

Land Transfer - Overnight Bus from Uyuni to La Paz - 8 hours - 8pm to 4am - Todo Turismo

No Accommodation - Slept in the Bus - 1 Night

Laguna Colorada or Red Lagoon, Uyuni, Bolivia
Laguna Colorada, Uyuni

Day 8 - La Paz

Accommodation - Casa de Piedra Boutique Hotel - 1 Night

Casa de Piedra Hotel Boutique, La Paz, Bolivia
Casa de Piedra Boutique Hotel, La Paz

Day 9 - La Paz to Sao Paulo

Land Transfer - Hotel to Airport - Taxi

Flight - La Paz to Sao Paulo - Boliviana de AviaciĆ³n


I hope this is helpful! :)



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References:

Our Budget for 9 Days Per Person with shared rooms - November 2014
(EXCLUDING INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS to and from La Paz)

Accommodations - USD 85
Taxis and Cable Car Rides - USD 25
Food - USD 30
Todo Turismo Overnight Bus Round Trip - 74
Lake Titicaca Tour Inclusive of Food, Transport, and Accommodation - USD 220
Uyuni Salt Flats Tour Inclusive of Food, Transport, and Accommodation - USD 190

Total Per Person = USD 624
(Could be way cheaper if you go to Lake Titicaca on your own, without the tour)

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Letter No. 20 - First Haircut.. Second Haircut..


Dear Lance,

I miss your original hairstyle..

Baby Lance Waiting for First Haircut by Mommy
Lance at 12 Months

I loved it.. and I never wanted to cut it!

But at some point, I had to.. because your hair was already tickling your ears.. you kept scratching :(


Then I thought.. maybe it was time for Mommy to discover her talent in baby hairstyling..

Baby Lance First haircut

Which apparently, never existed :)

Sweetheart.. I'm sorry your first haircut didn't come out the way I envisioned it to be..

But you should know that I secretly loved it crooked and funny.. It was so cute to me!

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Baby Lance Waiting for Second Haircut by Mommy
Lance at 14 Months

2 months after.. 

You're back sitting on your high chair at the balcony..


And Mommy is still doing her on-the-job training as your hairstylist.

Baby's funny haircut

Well.. it seems like you'd have to bear with me and your haircuts a little longer, Lance..

Because I am enjoying this.. and I'm not ready to hand you over to the experts! :)

Daddy and Baby at Botanical Gardens

Don't worry.. funny or perfect hairstyle..

You are still as adorable.. and I am still as crazy over you!
   
Love,
Mommy


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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Letter No. 19 - Keeping You Busy


Dear Lance,

Since you turned one..

Baby Swimming in the Pool with Rubber Ducky

Mommy has become so busy trying to keep you busy..

Baby Climbing Tables

And trying to keep up with you :))

Baby Lance Playing with Leaves at the Playground

Your naps are now shorter..

Happy Feet Baby Mumble Penguin

Our playtime together is now longer..

Marina Bay Sands Shopping Centre Baby Running

You are now walking faster..

Baby on the Rocks

But still as cute as ever!

Marina Bay Sands Shopping Centre Baby Running

And I smile as I watch you.. Everyday..

Baby and Puppy

The way you are..

How I love the way you are growing.. :)

Love,
Mommy